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Former Guinea PM, opposition figure, Sidya Toure dies in Paris
Sidya Toure, former prime minister and a leading opposition figure in Guinea where dissenting voices and political parties have been stifled, has died at age 81, sources close to his
Military rescues 60 victims, arrests 44 suspects
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) have rescued more than 60 kidnapped victims and arrested 44 suspects during operations nationwide. The Director, Defence
2027: More appointments, structures coming — ADC campaign council
By Luminous Jannamike The African Democratic Congress, ADC, Presidential Campaign Council has said that more appointments and campaign structures are expected as it continues to build its national organisation ahead
RCCG’s $265,854 donation funds evacuation of 100 Nigerians from S’Africa
By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The Federal Government has evacuated 100 Nigerians from South Africa with funding from a $265,854 donation by the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) for the
Tenth woman found dead in South Africa’s string of killings
South African police on Saturday found another body in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, bringing to 10 the number of women found dead in the municipality over the past two months.
Shettima tasks ECOWAS leadership on sub-region’s unity, integration
Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged the new leadership of the ECOWAS Commission to prioritise regional unity and integration in advancing the progress of the sub-region’s people and economy. Read
Iraq seeks exemption from US ban on Iran airlines
The Iraqi government said Saturday it was holding talks with the United States to secure an exemption from the ban on Iranian airlines, which has disrupted travel for patients, students
Soldiers rescue 14 kidnapped in Katsina, arrest terrorist logistics couriers
By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued 14 kidnapped victims, comprising 12 males and two females, while conducting a routine patrol operation in Katsina. Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu
Sokoto govt replies ADC on ₦25bn water works, 4.2MW solar project
By Musa Ubandawaki Sokoto State Government has defended its investments and ongoing interventions in the water sector, dismissing claims by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate, Hon. Manir Muhammad
I didn’t concentrate road projects in Southeast — Umahi
By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki ABAKALIKI — Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has denied allegations that he has concentrated federal road projects in the South-East geopolitical zone, saying projects under
